Transmigrated: Stealing the CEO husband

Ariana woke up to a surprise. A splendid dress was delivered to her and she could tell by the designer's logo that it was way beyond her paycheck.

"Who sent this, again?" She had been absentmindedly stroking the fabric.

"President Luiss instructed that you should be wearing this dress at the collaboration party." The woman who delivered the dress answered. After a brief pause, she continued. "He has also instructed us to arrange a stylist to prepare you for dinner."

No, that's not how you treat your secretary or your employee. That's how you treat your girlfriend.

Confused, Ariana quickly checked the relationship stats. Still finding the 'Romantic interest' at zero, she could not understand the motives behind these actions.

'Looks like President Luiss has a scheme up his head.'

"Alright, I'll be downstairs after a bath and getting the dress on." She let the woman leave and checked the black dress. No doubt, it was splendid. The fabric was soft silk as it ran smoothly through her fingers. It was a tight fit, accentuating her natural curves.

Black colour.

Shoulders less and stripes at the waist. Flowing down to legs. 

Ariel remembered that the original character attended parties only in formal attire. Later, when the female lead came to the scene, she started dressing up to compete with her. but it was too late. The female lead already captured the male lead heart. 

"I have never tried any such thing during my time away from this crazy situation." Ariel was a nerd who would rather bury her face in books than attend some party. Not to mention, she never had a figure to try on sexy dresses. 

A spark of excitement ignited in her heart and she put on the dress. 

It was already evening. After lunch, she made her way down to the salon. The stylist guided her to the chair and worked his magic. The person who emerged was a sight to behold when he was done. 

"Is this me?" Ariana knew the original character had looks. But she was a working woman who never cared for her looks and focused solely on her job. Of course, she could not compare to the female lead. No one could compare to the female lead. But after some nice dressing up and makeup, she had emerged as a stunning person. 

"Ms. Grey, President Luiss requested your presence." An informant conveyed the message.

"Alright, I'll be there." Ariana grabbed her purse and made her way to the presidential suite. Before entering, she took a deep breath and put on an impassive face. As she entered, she found two people at Luiss' service: one fixing his tie, the other fixing his dress.

"You are late, Ms. Grey," He commented while walking off to the dressing table and wearing a premium Rolex watch. Ariana didn't see it from the distance but she remembered reading it in the novel. 

"Yes, sorry President Luiss. I was surprised to be informed that I have to attend the collaboration party in this attire." She acquired the same impassive face as the original Ariana and looked up at Luiss with inquiring eyes.

"You have to look presentable. Gerald would be showing off his secretary. I don't want you to be lacking in front of everyone." He explained.

'Well, I don't think that's the reason.' Of course, Ariana didn't let the thoughts appear on her face. 

"Also," Luiss walked closer to Ariana. Closer than he had ever been, almost breaking the professional bounds. A stunning smile blossomed over his crafty face. Ariana was too stunned to respond in time. 

Finding their boss suddenly so close to the stunningly dressed women, the two caretakers took the cue to leave on their own accord.

Ariana's heart leapt for a second but she maintained an impassive face and kept her feet glued to the floor; her face likewise showed no emotion.

His gaze was penetrative as if trying to read her mind. The natural colour of his eyes, a blend of green and blue was as beautiful as the author had used some thousand lines praising his eyes. 

"Gerald's secretary had tried to approach me. I have had her investigated. Today, at the party, you are tasked to stay as close to me as possible."

Ariana blinked, and then it all sunk in.

"So President Gerald wants Rosaline to dig out information from us."

"Hmm, you've grown smarter." 

"And you want to use their own game against them by evoking feelings of jealousy in her so she is certain to make a move on you?."

Luiss didn't reply. He gently tucked a strand of hair behind her earlobe. They were close, very close. "You have never failed to disappoint me." He said and put his hand around her waist. He pulled her even closer while grabbing her chin and making her look into his eyes. Ariel's heartbeat jerked up, her ears ringing being so close to a God-like man. "And tonight, I'm looking up to your performance."

These gestures and words: all was fake.

They were going to play a game at the party and Ariananneeded to play her role well.

Only to convey to her that he expected no mistake from her side.

 Ariana knew what he wanted to hear. With the same impassive face, she nodded and took her hand up. Fearlessly, her hand touched the right side of Luiss' face and caressed it softly. A beautiful smile blossomed upon her lips, her eyes softened, glistening with unbridled affection. 

Her act was daring.

But that's exactly what he needed her to be that night.

Bold and seductive.

"How can I even dream of disappointing President Luiss?" She whispered with a tilt of her head

The scene was perfect. A handsome man and a beautiful woman are almost hugging and looking deep into each other's eyes. No one could doubt that it was all fake.

They were a confident couple who could sacrifice their lives for each other.